Friday, April 27, 2012

Teresa Jane

Teresa Jane Printup PutnamJuly 31,1952 - April 26, 2012

Yesterday my BFF Teresa Jane died...after ten years of battling lung disease, Teresa Jane passed away peacefully in her own bed...at home. My heart is broken into a million pieces. 40 years of friendship...This girl was the best friend anyone could have ever wished for. We met while working at J.B. White's {now Dillard's} at the National Hills Shopping Center in Augusta, Georgia. I was working in the Gift Wrap department and Miss Teresa was in Cosmetics. While gossiping during a break {probably about some snooty girl}, we became fast friends from Day 1. Through the years, Teresa proved to be a loyal and trust-worthy friend, even during some of the lowest moments of my life. She remained loyal to me even when I made terrible choices...she always had my back!!!

After I started my blog, Teresa would tease me and say "Oh your blog readers think you wear those prissy outfits everyday...Let me put some photos from my scrapbook of you on your blog...so your readers can see how you really dress!" Whenever I would visit her, we would wear our stretchy pants for days on end...

In her memory, I'm proud to show y'all how we really dressed when I went to Georgia...stretchy pants!!!

This is one of my favorites photos of young Miss Teresa Jane {on the left} with her beloved sistah Barbara {on the right} Barbara loved her so much!

Teresa Jane's home in Evans, Georgia. Even though she was very ill, she loved to shop online and decorate her home. Y'all may remember in the past I have featured her guest bath with the black and white Hollywood movie star photos and also her gorgeous kitchen redo. We were talking about a new valance for her kitchen window just this past weekend, even though she hadn't even been able to walk into her kitchen for a long time, but she still wanted it to be pretty. She wanted black buffalo checks with roosters to coordinate with her MacKenzie-Childs accessories!

The men in Teresa Jane's life. Her sweet boy Stoney and the love of her life, her husband J.D. Bless J.D.'s heart, he so lovingly cared for her until the end! My heart breaks for them both.

Teresa Jane's son Stoney will be married to Miss Sarah on Sunday, May 27, 2012.

Yesterday, on the day of her death, I received this precious card in the mail from Teresa Jane...

Even near the end of her life and barely able to hold the pen, my friend was thinking of me...thanking me for the flowers I sent her while she was in the hospital recently.

With tears streaming down my face, I truly thank the Lord for my friendship with Teresa. May she gaze upon the Lord face to face, and taste the blessedness of perfect rest. May angels surround her and saints welcome her in peace. Goodbye my friend...

Wow Janice.My heart breaks for your loss so very much.The only comforting thing you can think of is that she's not in pain anymore.Cancer is an ugly thing and for anyone to suffer any longer than they have to is not something I wish on anyone.So sad that she won't be around to see her son get married. I'm sure they'll have something special done in her honor.

How our hearts hurt when we lose someone so special in our lives. My God give you and her family strength as you lay your loved one to rest and may He wrap his loving arms around each of you as you live your life with her spirit in your hearts and precious memories of her lifetime.

Just a quick note to let you know that I am thinking about you at this time and will hold you, your family, and Teresa's family in my prayers. May you know peace. How blessed you were to have known such a wonderful friend.Hugs to you.JJ

I went over to her husbands facebook page to leave a 'condolence' message (explaining to him that we were friends). I wanted to see photos so I could see them from his page..she was so very beautiful. But the thing that moved me the most? Her step-daughter had written a note on their to her Dad about how the best decision he ever made was to make this woman her stepmother. If you get a chance, please go read her note. It's just beautiful and such a wonderful, loving, tribute. Sending hugs to you, Miss Janice, from here in Virginia....

My dearest Miss Janice,I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.Teresa Jane sounds like she was a wonderfully sweet soul and how lucky you both were to have spent so many years in each other's lives.My heart aches for you today, will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.May she rest in peace.

My heart is breaking for you and I offer my deepest condolences. You were both blessed to have shared a lifetime of friendship together. I'll be praying for you and her dear family. I hope and pray that y'all can find comfort in the Lord and each other and be able to celebrate the life, love and friendship you shared with such a special lady.

Words cannot express my emotions after reading what you posted about my precious, darling sister, Teresa Jane. She was so much a part of me that I feel I have lost half of myself. You were always her dearest and closest friend, and it gave me great comfort in these last years of her illness that she had you in her life. What a blessing to have such a friend! Thank you, Miss Janice. From the bottom of my heart, thank you -- for loving my sister.

My heart just aches for your loss. A true friend is irreplaceable. This tirbute to Teresa Jane was so very touching. I think you both were very blessed to have each other. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family, all of you.

What a beautiful story you tell about your friend! She is beautiful!!! I'm so sorry for your loss...what a wonderful friendship you shared and I'm sure you have many lovely memories! Thanks for sharing...prayers and hugs to you!!Miss Bloomers

I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. True friends are so hard to find these days. I recently lost someone very close to me and I know the hole in your heart that it leaves. Blessings to you!!!!!!

I come to your blog often and I always love the way you encourage us women to be everything God meant for women to be--feminine, nestmakers, lovers of our husband and children, sassy, creative--so much more.I am so very sorry about your friend. I have seen pictures of her home that you've shared and gifts she's given you that you use to look like the PERFECT hostess. You were blessed to have each other as friends. I'm sure you impacted her life just as much as she impacted yours.May the God of all comfort bring you peace and healing as you rest in Him and adjust to life without Teresa Jane's presence. You well know she will always be there in memories and you can just imagine what she might be saying or doing. My heart reaches out to you in your grief.

I'm so sorry to hear of Teresa Jane's passing. What a truly wonderful friendship you two shared and I know your heart is breaking just thinking of the empty days ahead without her. But please find comfort in knowing she is no longer suffering, is breathing so well again and is rejoicing in God's presence.

Who is Miss Janice?

I'm Miss Janice, a prissy Southern lady living in Georgia. I talk about a lot of my loves here--shopping, decorating, what I'm wearing, pageants, football, etiquette, entertaining, my Taste of GourmetSouthern food products, and all kinds of social graces! Join me as I go through my life Making it Southern...Making it Memorable!